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Pounds. so if we continue to have our weight limit at 80,000 pounds, then we would have to take the containers, unload 'em, repack 'em, put 'em on trucks, use more trucks to do that. >> reporter: now, the heavier loads would require special six-axle trucks as with those already tested in vermont and maine. with the increased weight evenly distributed among those axles, the theory goes you apply no increased pressure to roads and bridges. still some state highway officials worry about additional wear and tear on their roads, and truckers differ on the financial impact of having to upgrade their...

Are going to eat it. >> as a kid, randy said he learned a lot about the food business in his dad's grocery stores. >> an opportunity to build something. >> i'm not laitious. >> in greenwood village, colorado, alicia acuna, fox news. >> getting the doughnut. we report on a prose sol that might make it easier and cheaper. >> major shippers are supporting legislation in congress to create efficiency in global economy. >> they will carry containers weighing 97,000 pounds. if we have a weight limit at 80,000 pounds, we would have to take the containers and

Trucking, large company fleece differ on the short-term impact of rote reif it and upgrade involved with increased loads. >> they can offset the equipment with the scale and productivity. the truck they're doesn't do manufacturerring will be faced with the cost but the benefit will go to his customer. >> the proposed legislation would allow the individual states to opt out. leaving open question whether they continue the patchwork of weight limit or whether it becomes the new normal. in atlanta, jonathan serrie, fox news. >> shannon: the best of center seat is coming up in minutes. first, the ...

Cargo. but some say that will make our highways more dangerous. >> reporter: some argue heavier trucks will be more dangerous and others point out here weight limits may eliminate the need for a higher number of trucks on the road and reduce emissions and file costs. a group representing 100 major shippers is urging congress to increase weight limit saying it will make their business more efficient in a competitive global economy. but some state highway officials are worried about the impact of heavier trucks on their roads and budgets. >> there will be more wear and tear on our roads. so we h...

Unpack them and use more trucks to do that. >> in 2009, 200,000 trucks were involved in crashes in the united states. proopponents say increasing the weight limit would reduce the number of trucks on roads. they worry about the impact of heavier roads on the road and budget. >> if we advocate for higher wage, more wear and tear on the road. >> georgia officials yet to make a recommendation, the counter parts in mississippi are voicing opposition to increased truck weight. meanwhile, maine and vermont have been testing special six-axle trucks weighing up to 100,000 pounds. according to the geor...